A Thousand Acres (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, A Thousand Acres is a drama and family film directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, running about 105 minutes. “Best friends. Bitter rivals. Sisters.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of an Iowa farmer's three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Acres stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Rose Cook Lewis, Jessica Lange as Ginny Cook Smith, Jason Robards as Larry Cook and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Caroline Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, A Thousand Acres has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand Acres page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Acres tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand Acres (1997)?
- In AU, A Thousand Acres is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Thousand Acres worth watching?
- A Thousand Acres holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand Acres?
- A Thousand Acres stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, Jason Robards, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Colin Firth.
- When was A Thousand Acres released?
- A Thousand Acres was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.